Russia says Iran nuclear talks set for Feb. 18 in New York

Talks between Iran and six world powers on a long-term deal for Tehran to rein in its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief will be held in New York on Feb. 18, a Russian diplomat said on Friday, according to the Interfax news agency.

"Agreement has been reached that the next meeting at the level of political directors will take place on Feb. 18 in New York," Interfax quoted Mikhail Ulyanov, head of the Foreign Ministry's security and disarmament department, as saying. (Reuters)